Evolution of Jawed Fishes Quiz

Which group of animals is indicated as having evolved directly from ancestral jawed fishes according to the diagram?

• Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals

• Lamprey and Hagfish

• Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous fishes)

• Osteichthyes (Bony fishes)

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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According to the diagram, which group does not fall under the category of jawed fishes?

• Lamprey and Hagfish

• Lungfishes

• Ray-finned fishes

• Coelacanths

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which class do the animals shown in the images belong to?

• Class Amphibia

• Class Reptilia

• Class Chondrichthyes

• Class Mammalia

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What type of endoskeleton do Chondrichtheyes fishes have?

• Mostly bone

• Mostly cartilage

• Entirely cartilage

• No endoskeleton

What is the body temperature regulation type for cartilaginous fishes?

• Endothermic

• Ectothermic

• Homeothermic

• Poikilothermic

How many heart chambers do cartilaginous fishes have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of fertilization occurs in cartilaginous fishes?

• External only

• Internal only

• Both external and internal

• None

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cartilaginous fishes?

• Placoid scales

• Gill openings and spiracles

• Claws

• Heterocercal tail

Which adaptations are found in cartilaginous fishes?

• Jaws, lateral line, and ampullae of Lorenzini

• Lungs, swim bladder, and scales

• Fins, gills, and operculum

• Beak, feathers, and hollow bones

What do the Ampullae of Lorenzini in sharks detect?

• Changes in water temperature

• Weak electric fields given off by prey or potential mates

• High-frequency sounds

• Bright colors in the water